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COVID-19 and Pending Divorce and Family Law Cases – What You Need to Know

Published April 1, 2020

Categorized as Child Custody, Child Custody & Visitation, Coronavirus, Divorce, Divorce Litigation, Family Law, Illinois Divorce, Illinois Family Law

Table of ContentsCOVID-19 Impact on Pending Divorce and Family Law CasesDivorce and Family Law Cases Ready for “Prove-Up”Temporary or Permanent Parenting Time OrdersProtection OrdersNon-emergency MotionsEmergency Family Law MattersAttorneys Hard at Work During the Coronavirus PandemicHow Your Attorney Can Help You During the COVID-19 Shelter-in-PlaceHelpful Resources from Anderson Boback & Marshall There is no doubt COVID-19

What to Do With Your House in a Divorce

Published March 26, 2020

Categorized as Divorce, Illinois Divorce, Property Division

Table of ContentsWho Keeps the House in a Divorce?When Selling the Marital Home is Not the Right DecisionWho gets to stay in the house?Consider the emotional aspects of real estate.Try your best to come to a decision out of court.Get Advice About Your Marital Home from a Chicago Divorce Attorney Navigating divorce and selling a

Social Distancing, Coronavirus and… Planning for Divorce?

Published March 18, 2020

Categorized as Coronavirus, Divorce, Property Division

Table of ContentsPlanning for Divorce When You’re Stuck at Home(1) Gather and Organize your Financial Documents.(2) Get a Head Start on Filling out a Financial Affidavit Form(3) Organize your Thoughts on Property Distribution(4) Organize your Thoughts on Child-related Issues (Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time)(5) Organize and Prepare to Divide Personal Items(6) Research Attorney

Can a Child’s Statements Be Used in Court Without the Child Testifying?

Published March 6, 2020

Categorized as Child Custody, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce Litigation, Family Law, Illinois Family Law

Table of ContentsHearsay and Use of a Child’s Statements in CourtIllinois Orders of Protection Laws and Admissibility of HearsayCases Where Child’s Hearsay Statements Admissible in CourtThe Arika M. v. Christopher M. CaseChildren Interviewed by Children’s Advocacy Center and DCFS Case OpenedEmergency Order of Protection Against Father IssuedMother’s Request for a Plenary Order of ProtectionCircuit Court

Is Collaborative Divorce the Same as a Divorce Settled Out of Court?

Published February 28, 2020

Categorized as Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Divorce Process, Family Law, Illinois Divorce, Illinois Family Law

Table of ContentsSettling a Divorce Out of CourtWhen One Spouse is Always “Calls the Shots”Cooperative Couples that Communicate WellWhat is a Collaborative Divorce?So, do you have to have a “collaborative divorce” to settle your case out of court?Seek Advice from the Chicago Divorce Lawyers at Anderson Boback & Marshall The buzz word of a “collaborative

HELP! How Do I Prepare for a Divorce Deposition?

Published February 20, 2020

Categorized as Divorce, Divorce Litigation, Divorce Process, Family Law

Table of ContentsDepositions Help Reveal Useful Testimony and EvidenceTestimony Under Oath10 Helpful Tips When Participating in a Divorce DepositionTip 1: Pause and think before answering.Tip 2: Never volunteer information.Tip 3: Make sure you understand the question.Tip 4: If you don’t remember, say you don’t remember.Tip 5: Don’t guess when responding to a question.Tip 6: Always read

Year: 2020

COVID-19 and Pending Divorce and Family Law Cases – What You Need to Know

What to Do With Your House in a Divorce

Social Distancing, Coronavirus and… Planning for Divorce?

Can a Child’s Statements Be Used in Court Without the Child Testifying?

Is Collaborative Divorce the Same as a Divorce Settled Out of Court?

HELP! How Do I Prepare for a Divorce Deposition?

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